Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has renewed his calls for a ‘Ring of Steel’ around the Illawarra and Shoalhaven region following today’s record number of COVID cases (1431) and deaths (12).

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced funding for local projects to be delivered through Stage Two of the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the Australian and NSW Governments.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP said that the search is on for the most outstanding and influential women in NSW, with nominations now open for the 2022 NSW Women of the Year Awards.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that four local sporting facilities across our region are receiving funding grants awarded under Round One of the New South Wales Government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today welcomed the NSW Government’s additional 3,000 training places for people across NSW to skill up at home during lockdown.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today welcomed the NSW Government’s release of its response to submissions regarding its plans for Kiama Harbour, set out in its Kiama Harbour Revitalisation Strategic Framework.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today congratulated Australian Paralympian and cyclist Amanda Reid from Werri Beach who is competing in her third Paralympics in Tokyo at the Izu Velodrome.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that nominations are now open for the 2021 Kiama Electorate Community Recognition Awards.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has called on the NSW Government to increase the penalties for persons who deliberately leave a place of isolation when they have tested positive to COVID-19.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today welcomed the decision that the Shellharbour Local Government Area will now be considered regional and not subject to the new permit scheme.